1) Structures built prior to 1989 may contain asbestos. Asbestos is commonly found in various building materials such as insulation, siding, and/or floor and ceiling tiles. Asbestos is a known health hazard. Evaluating for the presence of asbestos is beyond the scope of this inspection. Any mention of these materials in this report is made as a courtesy only, and meant to refer the client to a specialist. Consult with specialists as necessary, such as industrial hygienists, professional labs and/or abatement specialists for this type of evaluation.

2) Structures built prior to 1978 may contain lead. Lead is known to be a health hazard. Evaluating for the presence of lead is beyond the scope of this inspection. Any mention of this material in this report is made as a courtesy only and meant to refer the client to a specialist.Consult with a specialist (ie professional labs, abatement specialist etc) as necessary for this type of evaluation.

3) Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were loose. This is a safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

4) Minor deterioration (e.g. cracks, holes, settlement, heaving) was found in masonry steps but, no significant damage was found. Recommend that a qualified person seal cracks as necessary.

5) Masonry steps have settled significantly, and/or significant cracks or deterioration were found. Recommend that a licensed contractor repair or replace steps as necessary.

6) One or more deck, patio and/or porch covers were damaged and/or deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary, and per standard building practices.

10) Some composition shingles were lifting. Leaks can occur as a result. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, by adhering shingles with adhesive and/or replacing shingles.

15) One or more receptacles had an "open ground". An open ground is when a three-prong receptacle is not connected to an equipment grounding conductor. Open grounds are common in older houses. When old two-prong receptacles are replaced with modern three-prong receptacles and a grounding conductor is not added, it can cause potential shocking hazard. Recommend that a licensed electrician repair receptacle(s) according to current building practices as necessary.

16) One or more electric receptacles at the exterior had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, or the inspector was unable to determine if GFCI protection was present. If not GFCI-protected, receptacles in wet areas pose a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and install GFCI protection if necessary and per standard building practices. General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:

• Outdoors (since 1973)
• Bathrooms (since 1975)
• Garages (since 1978)
• Kitchens (since 1987)
• Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990)
• Wet bar sinks (since 1993)
• Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005)

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17) One or more electric receptacles and/or the boxes in which they were installed were loose and/or not securely anchored. Wire conductors can be damaged due to repeated movement and/or tension on wires, or insulation can be damaged. This is a shock and fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary.

18) Service wire for main electrical panel was covered with tape. This is a substandard practice and wire may be damaged underneath tape. Recommend repair by a qualified person as necessary per current building standards.

20) One or more hosebibs (exterior faucets) were missing a backflow prevention device. This device uses an anti-siphon method to prevent potentially contaminated gray water from entering into the municipal water supply. Recommend installation of backflow prevention device by a licensed contractor.

21) The sump pump discharge pipe was routed so that it drained close to the foundation. Prolonged, high levels of moisture in soil can cause foundation settlement and failure. If drainage is near a crawl space or basement, water can accumulate in these spaces. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary so the discharge pipe terminates well away from the foundation and to soil that is sloping down and away from the foundation.

22) Sump pump check valve was leaking and did not prevent discharged water from returning back into Sump pit. Recommend repair by a qualified person.

24) No expansion tank was installed for the water supply system. Expansion tanks are recommended when a property is on a public water supply (closed system). Thermal expansion occurs when water is heated during non-use periods. In a closed system with no expansion tank installed, thermal expansion effects can cause back flow into the water main supply, damage to water heater connections, leaking faucets, noisy water hammer in the pipes, and pressure relief valve leaks. Recommend that a licensed plumber install an expansion tank per standard building practices.

30) The dishwasher was loose. Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

31) One or more cabinets, drawers and/or cabinet doors were damaged and/or loose. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.

32) The toilet at location(s) #A, C and D was loose where it attached to the floor. Leaks can occur. Flooring, the sub-floor or areas below may get damaged. Sewer gases can enter living spaces. Recommend that a qualified contractor remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repair if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.

37) One or more exterior doors were sticking. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

38) One or more windows that were designed to open and close were stuck shut. Recommend that a qualified person repair windows as necessary so they open and close easily.